Filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing on September 2, 2026; 1 model-year listings affected.
Electrical system: propulsion system
NHTSA campaign 26V570000 · reported September 2, 2026 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · 8,521 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2026 C-HR battery electric vehicles. A software programming error may cause the electric drive system battery to become overcharged under certain driving conditions, which can shut down the electric drive system and result in a loss of drive power.
- The risk
- An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will update the battery electric vehicle electronic control unit (BEV ECU) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 19, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 26TA17.
Whether a particular car is included depends on its build date: check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.